Alberta Statehood w/ Jeffery Rath, Drew Barnes, Bruce Pardy & Cameron Davies
A Roadmap for Alberta’s Future?

Date & Time
Monday, March 10, 2025
Live at 6 PM MT (8 PM ET)

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Alberta’s discontent with federal overreach has reached a tipping point, fueling fresh calls for radical change. Is statehood, or even a new republic, the next logical step? Join The Lavigne Show as Jason hosts four influential voices who say Alberta is ready to break the mold, from pushing for deeper provincial autonomy to possibly leaving Canada altogether.

Featured Guests

Jeffery Rath
A seasoned lawyer known for landmark victories, especially in First Nations rights. With experience at every level of court, Jeff brings legal insights into how Alberta could challenge Ottawa’s constitutional constraints, or chart its own path entirely.

Drew Barnes
Former MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat, unwavering critic of ballooning government budgets and champion of an 8% flat tax. Drew envisions a Swiss-style direct democracy in Alberta, possibly stepping away from Canada by 2027.

Bruce Pardy
Ontario-born law professor turned Alberta independence cheerleader, Bruce doesn’t mince words on Canada’s “constitutional chaos.” He pushes for a state scenario or a bold new Alberta constitution free of “federal meddling.”

Cameron Davies
A passionate activist who sees no point in half measures. For him, the only meaningful way to fight Ottawa’s overreach is a binding independence referendum, culminating in an Alberta Republic.

What to Expect

A Clash of Visions
From joining the U.S. to forging Alberta’s own sovereign framework, listen to a spectrum of strategies for dethroning Ottawa’s influence.

Legal & Practical Realities
Jeff Rath’s proven courtroom experience highlights the challenges, and surprising opportunities, for rewriting Alberta’s constitutional ties.

Economic & Cultural Angles
Explore the tax transformations Drew Barnes proposes, how Cameron Davies sees an independent Alberta fueling “family values,” and where Bruce Pardy’s free-speech activism fits into the bigger picture.

Why You Should Watch

Timely
Alberta’s disillusionment has intensified, making these outside-the-box approaches more mainstream than ever.

Unfiltered Debate
Hear straight talk from leaders unafraid to rock the boat, or, potentially, jump ship altogether.

Inspiring or Alarming?
Regardless of your stance, this conversation reveals the growing momentum, and divides, within Alberta, shining a spotlight on Canada’s future at large.

Join us for an electrifying panel on Alberta’s possible path to independence, and whether statehood or a new republic might lie just around the corner.